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Response to youth mental health crisis needs to start with respect
August 01, 2024
Australians for Mental Health is calling for the struggles of young Australians to be treated with more respect as yet another report reveals a growing mental health crisis.
Read More ShareNew Federal Ministers must make mental health a top priority
July 28, 2024
Today’s reshuffle of the Albanese Ministry is an opportunity to make mental health a top priority, according to a leading grassroots mental health advocacy group.
Read More ShareMental Health coalition calls for NSW government to use state procurement inquiry as an opportunity to lead the way on mental health
June 25, 2024
A coalition consisting of construction industry businesses, unions and mental health providers have joined with Australians for Mental Health in calling for the NSW Government to use a scheduled inquiry into procurement practices as...
Read More ShareNSW government’s $111.8 million plan a much-needed start to systemic reform of mental health system
June 04, 2024
Australians for Mental Health has welcomed today’s announcement by the NSW government of a $111.8 million package of initiatives to support community mental health and wellbeing.
Read More ShareExpansion in support for mental health conditions in Federal Budget welcomed, says Australians for Mental Health
May 14, 2024
Australians for Mental Health are welcoming measures a $361 million package for mental health outlined in today's Federal Budget aimed at increasing the level and types of support available to people suffering from mental...
Read More ShareA Call for Understanding in the Wake of Tragedy
April 27, 2024
By Vanessa Kenny I’m going to be the person that most people are going to hate. I’m going to be the person that is going to call out all the things that came...
Read More ShareAustralia's Mental Health Crisis Demands a Crisis Response
April 23, 2024
OPEN LETTER TO THE PRIME MINISTER, PREMIERS AND CHIEF MINISTER The tragic events of the past week have shown just how much the neglect of mental health care is hurting Australia and Australian communities. ...
Read More ShareAustralians for Mental health announces four new ambassadors to join the fight combatting mental health crisis
April 17, 2024
Australians for Mental Health today welcomes four new ambassadors to our organisation – part of a growing movement to transform the mental health status quo in the nation, and to combat the growing mental...
Read More ShareNew poll reveals a surge in the number of Australians reporting poor mental health and loneliness
April 09, 2024
The release of the Australians for Mental Health’s second National Mental Health Monitor has shown an increase in the number of Australians struggling with poor mental health and loneliness, with only a quarter of respondents saying...
Read More ShareWellbeing indicators in NSW budget an essential response to country in mental health crisis
March 18, 2024
Australians for Mental Health welcomes today’s announcement from the NSW government of an addition to the budget of a performance and wellbeing framework aiming to drive “positive social outcomes” for its citizens.
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